How to watch the Grand Final + 2022 AFL Live Stream

Austadiums • Friday 23rd September 2022

The 2022 AFL Grand Final returns to its traditional home this year with a sold-out MCG to host the big event. Here’s your ultimate guide to watch and stream the game live, on every device including on your mobile.

After being held away from Melbourne for the past two years due to Covid (2020 – Gabba, Brisbane; and 2021 – Optus Stadium, Perth) the biggest game on the AFL calendar returns to the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2022.

The match between Geelong and the Sydney Swans will kick-off at the traditional 2:30pm timeslot (AEST) on Saturday, September 24. It’s the first time the two teams have met in a Grand Final. The pre-match entertainment, headlined by Robbie Williams with Delta Goodrem, will commence at 1:40pm. See below for the full run sheet.

Around 100,000 spectators are expected for the 2022 AFL Grand Final with all tickets sold-out for the game. The last time the GF was played at the MCG, 100,014 fans were on hand to see Richmond defeat GWS Giants. A Covid-restricted crowd of 29,707 saw the 2020 GF at the Gabba, while a sold-out Optus Stadium crowd of 61,118 attended last year’s Grand Final.

If you’re not attending the game this year, here’s how you can watch the action live.

How to watch the Grand Final on TV

The 2022 AFL Grand Final will be shown live and exclusive on Channel 7 in Australia. Pre-game coverage begins at 9:00am (AEST), with the countdown from 10:30am and the pre-game show from midday. You can tune in to 7HD for high-definition coverage on channel 70 or channel 7/71 for standard-definition through your TV antenna. If you’re watching through Foxtel, tune in to channel 107 for standard definition or 207 for high definition – although your antenna must be plugged into your set-top-box if you’re on satellite. If you usually watch channel 7 through the network’s official app, 7plus, see below for some important information.

Can I watch the AFL Grand Final on 7+?

You can stream the Grand Final live on the 7plus App, but only on selected TV’s or set-top-boxes. Importantly, you cannot watch the game through the 7 App on your mobile phone or tablet, as is currently the case for all AFL matches. This is due to broadcast restrictions put in place by the AFL. You can watch the game through the app on the following devices: Telstra TV, Samsung Tizen (2016+), Fetch TV, Apple TV, PlayStation 4 & 5, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Firestick, LG TV. Note: You cannot use Chromecast or AirPlay from your mobile/tablet to watch the Grand Final and you cannot watch a replay of the game on the 7+ app.

Is the AFL Grand Final on Foxtel?

No, the Grand Final will not be shown live on Fox Footy due to the Pay TV provider not having the rights to broadcast the game direct. You will need to tune in to Channel 7 to watch the match (see above for details). Fox Footy on channel 504 will show a replay of the Grand Final immediately after the final siren.

Is the Grand Final on Kayo?

While Kayo Sports live streamed every game of the 2022 premiership season and finals series, the Foxtel-owned platform does not have broadcast rights to live stream the AFL Grand Final, meaning you cannot live stream it on the popular service. You will however be able to watch the game on-demand when Fox Footy broadcasts a replay of the game, available on all devices including mobile phones and tablets.

Stream Grand Final on the AFL App?

Fans in Australia can stream the 2022 AFL Grand Final on their phone or other mobile devices through the AFL Live Official app, with coverage starting at 1:30pm AEST.

How to watch the Grand Final outside of Australia

You can live stream the Grand Final outside of Australia through WatchAFL – the official international streaming service of the AFL. With the WatchAFL App, you can Cast or AirPlay the match onto your TV. Official broadcasters around the world are also showing the game live, including ABC Australia in Asia, India & the Pacific, TSN in Canada, METV in the Middle East, Sky Sport in New Zealand, Viasat in Russia, BT Sport in the UK and Fox Sports 2 in the USA. Check your local guide for broadcast details.

AFL Grand Final live stream

Within Australia, you can live stream the 2022 AFL Grand Final on your mobile for free via the Official AFL App and on your compatible smart TV via the 7+ App. Internationally, you can live stream the game through WatchAFL for a small subscription fee.

2022 AFL Grand Final TV Guide – Channel 7

While the match begins at 2:30pm AEST, there will be coverage on Channel 7 beginning at 9:00am. Here’s the full TV guide for the free-to-air network on Saturday, September 24.

9:00am – Grand Final Brunch
10:30am – 2022 AFL Grand Final Countdown
12:00pm – Grand Final Pre-Game Show
1:30pm – AFL Grand Final: Pre-Match Entertainment
2:30pm – 2022 AFL Grand Final: Geelong v Sydney
6:00pm – AFL Grand Final: Post Game

View the 2022 AFL Grand Final event page on Austadiums for all the info including the stadium seating map, directions to the MCG, nearby accommodation and flights.

Full 2022 AFL Grand Final Schedule

8am – Melbourne Cricket Club gates open
9am – Seven Network pre-match coverage begins
9:30am – General and AFL Reserve gates open
9:35am – Grand final curtain-raiser begins: NAB All Stars vs U18s Futures match
12:30pm – Grand final sprint – heats and final
1:02pm – Teams warm up on the MCG
1:25pm – Welcome to Country
1:25pm – Retiring players motorcade
1:33pm – Mike Brady to perform
1:40pm – Pre-match entertainment: Robbie Williams with Delta Goodrem
2:11pm – Umpires enter field, match ball is delivered
2:13pm – Sydney players enter field
2:16pm – Geelong players enter field
2:24pm – Acknowledgement of Country
2:25pm – Premiership Cup delivered by ambassador Bachar Houli
2:26pm – National anthem performed by Katie Noonan
2:28pm – Coin toss
2:30pm – AFL grand final commences
3pm* – Quarter time
3:06pm* – Second quarter starts
3:36pm* – Half time
3:42pm* – Half time entertainment: Goanna with Christine Anu, Emma Donovan, Tasman Keith, William Barton; G Flip; The Temper Trap, Budjerah, Ngaire, The Australian Girls Choir
4pm* – Third quarter starts
4:30pm* – Three-quarter time
4:36pm* – Fourth quarter starts
5:06pm* – Final siren
5:15pm* – Post-match presentation: presentation of the umpires’ medals (to be presented by John Sutcliffe), Norm Smith Medal (to be presented by Nathan Buckley), Jock McHale (to be presented by John Nicholls) Medal, premiership medallions (to be presented by Auskick participants), the Premiership Cup (to be presented by a past club great).